A review by nqcliteracy
The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This felt like a book that I’ll not readily forget, as its premise is interesting and relatable and one I wanted to think about / explore hungrily. There was so much to unpack, and so many important themes to uncover with young people. I especially loved the secondary main character. Found her incredibly endearing. And loved the writing- couldn’t believe it was a debut! Poignant and very, very well-written.